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Andy Warhol Sex Parts (FS II.173) For Sale
Andy Warhol
Sex Parts (FS II.173), 1978
Screenprint on HMP paper Signed and numbered in pencil lower right
31" x 23 1/4" 78.7 x 59 cm
Edition
Edition: of 30, 5 AP, 1 PP
About this work
Sex Parts (FS. II 173) exemplifies Andy Warhol’s groundbreaking exploration of art, sexuality, and identity. Created in 1978, the portfolio emerged from Warhol’s private photo sessions with models he encountered in New York’s gay bathhouses and clubs—a project organized with the help of his assistant, Victor Hugo. Warhol later divided these photographs into two series: Torsos, which focused on sensual but non-explicit poses, and Sex Parts, which depicted overt sexual acts, challenging conventional distinctions between art and obscenity.In Sex Parts (FS. II 173), Warhol’s fascination with texture and tactile sensation comes to the forefront. The image captures the intimate act of one man's hairy arms embracing another man's buttocks, focusing solely on the physicality and raw sensory nature of the moment. Stripped of broader context or individual identity, the scene emphasizes touch, vulnerability, and human connection without the burden of societal judgment or narrative.Like the other five prints in the portfolio, Sex Parts (FS. II 173) reflects Warhol’s audacious approach to explicit subject matter, forcing viewers to reconsider entrenched notions of what constitutes public art. His decision to isolate and highlight these intensely private interactions confronts traditional perceptions of erotic art, blurring the line between private intimacy and public display.Despite considerable resistance from galleries and collectors, Warhol remained steadfast in his commitment to exploring themes of desire, sexuality, and identity—particularly his own experiences as a gay man. The Sex Parts series marks a pivotal moment in his career and coincides with a broader cultural shift driven by the emerging LGBTQ+ rights movement.Rendered in stark black and white with a sketch-like immediacy reminiscent of Warhol’s experimental films, Sex Parts (FS. II 173) stands as a candid, unapologetic expression of male sexuality. Through these works, Warhol invites viewers to engage with universal themes of vulnerability, trust, and the deep-seated human need for connection.For more information on Warhol’s Sex Parts Sex Parts (FS. II 173)) or to buy Sex Parts (FS. II 173), contact our galleries using the form below.
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Auction History
Sex Parts · Andy Warhol · Rago · 2022-02 · $47,500
Sex Parts (complete portfolio, six works) · Andy Warhol · Heritage Auctions · 2024-12 · $32,500
Sex Parts · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2007-10 · $25,000
Sex Parts · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2008-10 · $25,000
Sex Parts · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2019-10 · $22,500
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The complete Sex Parts portfolio (FS II.172-177) achieved $207,900 in May 2023, representing a dramatic increase from the $32,500 recorded for the same complete set in October 2019. This six-fold appreciation over roughly four years signals growing institutional acceptance of Warhol's explicitly erotic work and collector recognition that these pieces occupy a distinct and historically important position within his oeuvre.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Individual sheets from the series have traded between $22,500 and $32,500, establishing accessible acquisition thresholds for collectors building Warhol holdings. When contextualised against the $195,040,000 achieved for Shot Sage Blue Marilyn at Christie's in May 2022—the highest price ever recorded for a 20th-century artwork at auction—or the $18,144,000 realised for a Self-Portrait at Sotheby's in November 2023, the Sex Parts series presents a compelling value proposition for collectors seeking museum-quality Warhol works without seven-figure commitments.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Technical & Historical Context","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Created in 1978, the Sex Parts portfolio comprises six screenprints on HMP paper, each measuring 31 by 23¼ inches. The series emerged from Warhol's sustained photographic documentation of sexual encounters, transforming explicit imagery through his signature techniques of repetition, colour separation, and mechanical reproduction. By subjecting pornographic source material to the same formal treatment applied to soup cans and celebrity portraits, Warhol collapsed distinctions between high and low culture with characteristic provocation.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The portfolio was published during a period when Warhol had returned to printmaking with renewed intensity, producing some of his most conceptually ambitious graphic work. Each print is signed and numbered in pencil lower right, with editions maintaining the technical precision that defined Warhol's collaboration with master printers throughout his career. The explicit content initially limited institutional exhibition and academic discussion, yet contemporary scholarship increasingly recognises these works as essential documents of Warhol's interrogation of desire, commodity, and the male gaze.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Individual Works & Collector Preferences","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The Sex Parts portfolio encompasses six distinct compositions, each bearing the Feldman and Schellmann catalogue numbers FS II.172 through FS II.177. From Guy Hepner's transactional experience, collector interest varies considerably across individual sheets, with certain compositions commanding premium positioning due to visual impact and display considerations.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"FS II.177 and FS II.174 have demonstrated the strongest secondary market activity, with multiple recorded transactions at the $22,500 to $32,500 level. These particular prints balance Warhol's formal concerns with compositions that translate effectively in residential settings. Sophisticated collectors increasingly acquire complete portfolios, recognising that the series functions as a unified statement rather than discrete images. The May 2023 result of $207,900 for the complete set suggests the market rewards comprehensive holdings.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"FS II.172, FS II.173, FS II.175, and FS II.176 complete the portfolio, each executed with identical technical specifications on HMP paper. Collectors building thematic holdings around Warhol's sexuality-focused work often pair Sex Parts acquisitions with pieces from his Torsos series, creating cohesive collections that document this under-recognised dimension of his practice.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Authentication & Condition Factors","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Authentication of Sex Parts prints requires verification through the Feldman and Schellmann catalogue raisonné, which remains the definitive scholarly resource for Warhol's graphic work. Each legitimate impression carries the artist's signature and edition number in pencil at lower right. The Andy Warhol Foundation maintains authentication protocols, though collectors should note that Foundation authentication services have evolved over recent years.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Condition assessment for this series centres on several critical factors. HMP paper, while archival quality, demonstrates particular sensitivity to environmental conditions. Collectors should examine sheets for toning, foxing, and any evidence of prior framing against acidic materials. Given the explicit imagery, these works frequently remained in private storage rather than on continuous display, meaning fresh-to-market examples often exhibit superior condition compared to more frequently exhibited Warhol prints. Screen registration should remain crisp throughout the colour layers, with no bleeding or misalignment. Inks should present without fading, a concern for any Warhol screenprint subjected to prolonged light exposure.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Investment Analysis & 2026 Acquisition Strategy","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The Sex Parts series has outperformed expectations over the past five years, with complete portfolio values appreciating from $32,500 to $207,900—a trajectory that substantially exceeds many of Warhol's more conventional print series. This performance reflects broader market recognition that Warhol's sexually explicit work carries art historical significance previously undervalued by conservative collecting tastes.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"For 2026 acquisition strategy, Guy Hepner advises collectors to prioritise complete portfolios where available, as institutional buyers increasingly seek unified holdings. Individual sheets present strong entry positions, particularly for collectors testing commitment to this thematic area before committing to full portfolio acquisitions. The price differential between single impressions and complete sets currently favours portfolio purchases for long-term value capture.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Relative to Warhol's Flowers prints, which achieved $4,076,000 and $3,832,000 at Sotheby's in May 2025, or his Mao screenprints reaching $4,648,000 each at Christie's the same month, Sex Parts remains positioned at entry-level pricing with demonstrable appreciation momentum.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Acquire Sex Parts Through Guy Hepner","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Guy Hepner maintains consistent inventory across the Sex Parts portfolio, with both individual sheets and complete sets available for immediate acquisition. Our New York team provides confidential consultation for collectors navigating this distinctive series, including condition reporting, provenance verification, and strategic guidance on building cohesive Warhol holdings.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Contact Guy Hepner directly to discuss current availability and pricing.","type":"text"}]}]}
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Andy Warhol (1928–1987) is the defining figure of American Pop Art and the most commercially traded artist of the twentieth century. Born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh to Slovak immigrant parents, he rose from commercial illustrator to the architect of a cultural movement that permanently dissolved the boundary between fine art and mass media. His Manhattan studio, The Factory, became the epicentre of New York art and celebrity culture from the early 1960s until his death in February 1987.
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Andy Warhol art for sale spans an extraordinary range of subjects, media, and price points — from intimate drawings and unique canvas paintings to large signed editions. His signature subjects include Campbell's Soup Cans, Marilyn Monroe, Mao Zedong, Dollar Signs, Flowers, Reigning Queens, Cowboys and Indians, the Ads portfolio, and the late Cars and Endangered Species series. Each body of work reflects his obsessive engagement with repetition, celebrity, and commodity culture.
The market benchmark for Warhol was set in May 2022 when Shot Sage Blue Marilyn (1964) sold at Christie's New York for $195 million — the highest price ever achieved at auction for an American artwork. Recent print sales confirm sustained institutional demand: Mao editions achieved $4,648,000 each at Christie's in May 2025; Flowers editions achieved $4,076,000 and $3,832,000 at Sotheby's in the same season.
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Andy Warhol paintings for sale — unique acrylics and silkscreens on canvas — represent the rarest and most valuable tier of his output. Subjects produced in multiple unique variations include Flowers, Skulls, Shadows, Dollar Signs, and the late Oxidation Paintings. The Rorschach series (1984) and Camouflage works appeal strongly to institutional collectors. Abstract Expressionism paintings from the late 1970s and early 1980s remain undervalued relative to his iconic print series and represent a compelling collecting opportunity.
Andy Warhol paintings require substantial documentation: exhibition history, gallery receipts, and provenance tracing to The Factory or first-generation dealers. Prices range from mid-five figures for works on paper to eight figures for major canvas paintings. Our team can advise on current pricing and condition assessment across all painting categories.
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Warhol's screenprints represent the most accessible and widely collected segment of his output. Andy Warhol prints for sale range from early unsigned offset lithographs to hand-signed, numbered editions produced with Castelli Graphics, Factory Editions, and Ronald Feldman Fine Arts. Signed, numbered editions from key series — Marilyn Monroe (1967), Flowers (1970), Mao (1972), Ads (1985), Endangered Species (1983), Cowboys and Indians (1986), and Reigning Queens (1985) — command the strongest collector demand and the deepest secondary market liquidity.
Condition, provenance, and edition size are the critical variables. Works printed on Lenox Museum Board or high-grade rag paper with consistent registration and original colouration are the most desirable. Fading, foxing, or retouching materially affects value.
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The Cars portfolio (F.S. II.356–362), produced in 1985 as a commission from Mercedes-Benz to mark the centenary of the automobile, stands among the most refined of Warhol's late print series. Ten screenprints on Lenox Museum Board render historic Mercedes-Benz models in Warhol's characteristic flat colour and photographic silkscreen technique — his iconic commercial sensibility applied to the history of industrial design. Signed and numbered in editions of 100, with separate artist's proofs, the Cars series regularly achieves $25,000–$75,000 per impression and commands significant premiums when offered as complete portfolios.
Andy Warhol Late Paintings and Works on Paper
Warhol's production in the final decade of his life — broadly 1978 to 1987 — encompasses some of his most conceptually ambitious work. The Knives series (1981–82), Guns series (1981–82), and Crosses (1981–82) form a trilogy of loaded American objects rendered in the same neutral Pop vocabulary he had applied to Soup Cans twenty years earlier. The Boots and Dollar Bills paintings sit alongside late unique canvases from the Camouflage series (1986–87) and the haunting Last Supper paintings completed weeks before his death. Works from this period are systematically underrepresented in collector awareness relative to their importance to the broader catalogue and represent genuine long-term collecting opportunities.
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Andy Warhol self portrait prints are among the most sought-after works in his catalogue — a subject he returned to from 1966 to 1986. The most collected examples include:
- Self Portrait F.S. II.7 (1966) — the iconic fist-to-chin composition in vivid Pop colourways
- Self Portrait F.S. II.12–22 (1978) — nine large-format prints; auction results regularly $80,000–$250,000
- Self Portrait with Fright Wig (1986) — produced a year before his death; widely regarded as his definitive late statement
- Camouflage Self Portrait F.S. II.316 (1986) — the artist dissolved into his own imagery
Self portrait prices range from $18,000 for early unsigned screenprints to $400,000+ for the 1978 and 1986 signed works in excellent condition. Authentication requires reference to the Feldman & Schellmann catalogue raisonné and, where applicable, a former Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board certificate.
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